Always amazes me how folks get a pet or plant (esp a unique one) and don't bother to learn the first thing about caring for it. But at least he reached out for help and will hopefully help the plant recover now.
Thanks for watching. What we've discovered over the years is that it's not so much about people not learning about the proper care of their plants prior to purchase. There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet, and it's sometimes difficult for new growers to decipher what's relevant and what's hyperbole. But, that's why we do what we do!
Nice, very good sleuthing! I was keeping D capensis outside in NW Oregon. They would go dormant over the winter and come up in the spring, surviving frosts. The trouble though, extreme cold, snow and ice kills them, but that doesn’t happen every year. Also, they don’t have a long enough growing season to flower that way. Only would flower if I kept them inside over the winter, where they wouldn’t die back to the ground.
Thanks for watching! Yes, capensis can be successfully grown outdoors in zone 8. We've also had them survive winters outdoors at our nursery. But, since they don't require a dormancy, it's a lot easier to grow them as a tropical plant.
I also find that capensis like cooler temperatures better, not cold but cooler. Say mid 60's F. to mid 70's F. or so. They sulk in high temperatures I find. Good video Jacob!
Absolutely vital information. Garden centres sell carnivorous plants by the 100s, yet they do not know how these are cared for (or the producers are knowingly withholding that information). Rain/distilled water is necessary or you'll kill your carnivorous within a few months. (Some nepenthes obvisouly fare better with hard water, but you still need to flush rhem with rain water once in a while). Cheers!
Distilled, RO or rain is not always needed. Some places have soft enough water. I've been giving mine tap water for years and they're all doing fine. But my water measures about 20 on a TDS meter.
As always I have found your tutorials interesting, and helpful. I have solved the water issue very simply. I purchased some huge cement mixing tubs from Home Depot. Whenever it rains I put them out, and transfer the water to 30 gallon plastic garbage pails. I have two of them storing water., plus many cat litter containers that hold quite a bit.There is something else I do which I hope the viewers are aware of. When I have either my air conditioner, or the heating system on there is always runoff from the condensation, emptying into the slop sink. I have started catching that water, and using it. You would be amazed to discover just how much water you can collect on a day when the AC is going, about 2-3 gallons a day. Winter, not as much, but despite the fact that we are in a drought here in NYC, I am getting by with the water I saved. and accumulate daily from my furnace. I still pray for rain however.
Yup, all of the those methods are great ways to get pure water. I'll do a video about the various ways we can acquire pure water, whether it's purchasing it, filtering it, or collecting it.
I have my Dionae Muscipula aka Venus Fly traps outside in full sun sitting in a tray of distilled water 24/7. The only problem I have is the sprinkler system sometimes turns on. To protect my traps from getting contaminated with the tap water, I cover them up with another tray so that they don’t get a drop of tap water in the soil nor in the water they sit in
Thanks for watching! Have you tested your tap water? In some locations, tap water is pure enough. Portland and Seattle are lucky enough to have relatively pure water. As long as the water is below 50 ppm in dissolved solutes, it's fine to use with carnivorous plants.
Super interesting video! I have seen plant people use water conditioner for aquarium fish/plants to remove minerals from the water. They say it work wonderful, i wonder if you would get same result for carnivore plants, since a bottle of that is way cheaper than a r/o filter or destilled water in the long run.
Thank you for watching. Water conditioners actually don't remove any minerals. Instead, they react with various compounds in the water to make them less harmful to fishes. So, they don't change the actual mineral content. They only change the mineral's chemical reactivity within a specified pH. Filtration is the only method that will remove minerals.
Could the ceramic container he's using also be playing a role? The planter and also the tray look like they could be clay or ceramic. I've heard this can cause problems.
Always amazes me how folks get a pet or plant (esp a unique one) and don't bother to learn the first thing about caring for it. But at least he reached out for help and will hopefully help the plant recover now.
Thanks for watching. What we've discovered over the years is that it's not so much about people not learning about the proper care of their plants prior to purchase. There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet, and it's sometimes difficult for new growers to decipher what's relevant and what's hyperbole. But, that's why we do what we do!
I've been successful with water from a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier produces a couple of gallons per day, plenty for my small collection.
Yup, that works, too! It's sort of like using a distiller.
Another fun mystery video. Excellent information!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice, very good sleuthing!
I was keeping D capensis outside in NW Oregon. They would go dormant over the winter and come up in the spring, surviving frosts. The trouble though, extreme cold, snow and ice kills them, but that doesn’t happen every year. Also, they don’t have a long enough growing season to flower that way. Only would flower if I kept them inside over the winter, where they wouldn’t die back to the ground.
Thanks for watching! Yes, capensis can be successfully grown outdoors in zone 8. We've also had them survive winters outdoors at our nursery. But, since they don't require a dormancy, it's a lot easier to grow them as a tropical plant.
I also find that capensis like cooler temperatures better, not cold but cooler. Say mid 60's F. to mid 70's F. or so. They sulk in high temperatures I find.
Good video Jacob!
Thanks, Tommy. Yeah, I kind of identify with capensis. I like it sunny and mild. Not too hot. And not too cold. I also sulk in high temepratures.
@@SarraceniaNorthwest Same here but it's because I'm old!
Absolutely vital information. Garden centres sell carnivorous plants by the 100s, yet they do not know how these are cared for (or the producers are knowingly withholding that information). Rain/distilled water is necessary or you'll kill your carnivorous within a few months. (Some nepenthes obvisouly fare better with hard water, but you still need to flush rhem with rain water once in a while). Cheers!
Distilled, RO or rain is not always needed. Some places have soft enough water. I've been giving mine tap water for years and they're all doing fine. But my water measures about 20 on a TDS meter.
As always I have found your tutorials interesting, and helpful. I have solved the water issue very simply. I purchased some huge cement mixing tubs from Home Depot. Whenever it rains I put them out, and transfer the water to 30 gallon plastic garbage pails. I have two of them storing water., plus many cat litter containers that hold quite a bit.There is something else I do which I hope the viewers are aware of. When I have either my air conditioner, or the heating system on there is always runoff from the condensation, emptying into the slop sink. I have started catching that water, and using it. You would be amazed to discover just how much water you can collect on a day when the AC is going, about 2-3 gallons a day. Winter, not as much, but despite the fact that we are in a drought here in NYC, I am getting by with the water I saved. and accumulate daily from my furnace. I still pray for rain however.
Yup, all of the those methods are great ways to get pure water. I'll do a video about the various ways we can acquire pure water, whether it's purchasing it, filtering it, or collecting it.
Thank you Jacob!
My pleasure!
I have my Dionae Muscipula aka Venus Fly traps outside in full sun sitting in a tray of distilled water 24/7. The only problem I have is the sprinkler system sometimes turns on. To protect my traps from getting contaminated with the tap water, I cover them up with another tray so that they don’t get a drop of tap water in the soil nor in the water they sit in
Thanks for watching! Have you tested your tap water? In some locations, tap water is pure enough. Portland and Seattle are lucky enough to have relatively pure water. As long as the water is below 50 ppm in dissolved solutes, it's fine to use with carnivorous plants.
Super interesting video! I have seen plant people use water conditioner for aquarium fish/plants to remove minerals from the water. They say it work wonderful, i wonder if you would get same result for carnivore plants, since a bottle of that is way cheaper than a r/o filter or destilled water in the long run.
Thank you for watching. Water conditioners actually don't remove any minerals. Instead, they react with various compounds in the water to make them less harmful to fishes. So, they don't change the actual mineral content. They only change the mineral's chemical reactivity within a specified pH. Filtration is the only method that will remove minerals.
Could the ceramic container he's using also be playing a role? The planter and also the tray look like they could be clay or ceramic. I've heard this can cause problems.
If it's unglazed than yes
His pot is glazed, which is perfectly safe to use with carnivorous plants.
Pretty cool!
5:08 Full sun in Oregon fall-spring…? 🤔 no such thing!! Jk
With all the supplemental LED lights we use, our tropical plants think they're basking at the beach in Cabo!